ID Nimbus Presto System

Description

The ID Nimbus Presto System from Thermo Fisher Scientific is an automated workstation for nucleic acid purification in forensic genomics. It integrates a Hamilton Microlab NIMBUS liquid handling platform with a KingFisher Presto magnetic particle processor to automate the purification process from lysed samples contained in a 96-well deep-well plate. The system is designed to process 96 samples per run in a hands-free manner, yielding purified nucleic acids suitable for sensitive downstream applications such as DNA quantification and short tandem repeat (STR) amplification. It is specifically configured and scripted for use with Applied Biosystems PrepFiler and PrepFiler BTA Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kits. By automating this step, the system aims to improve laboratory throughput, reduce manual handling, and provide consistent purification quality even from challenging sample types, potentially accelerating turnaround times for forensic analysis. The instrument has a compact footprint, with dimensions of 70.9 cm in width, 135.9 cm in depth, and 88.9 cm in height.